Eastbound: Road Trip Essentials.

In August, I'll be rolling out and headed for the East Coast. The Canadian East Coast is home to the finest hospitality a person could ever encounter. I've been out that way in the past, as a mere 10th grader touring and doing Acrosport performances with my high school team ( good times). We'd made it all the way out to Prince Edward Island, home of the great P.E.I Potatoe. That dirt is also really red.

Not much has changed since that last trip and the one I'll be embarking on in August. One thing thats changed, I definitely can't eat McDonalds three squares a day for an entire trip. I'm still not completely sure how I lived on such a diet every tour. We'll pack a handful of EasyLunchBoxes with snacks, sandwiches and any controbaned Candy my Dad and I sneak in. We have the Classic and Urban Sets. They've survived my abuse for an entire college year, and my Dad's day to day work life. They'll do fine on the road.

One thing that'll never change, when I travel I need my own pillow and a sleeping bag. If I had my way, we'd bring tents and go camping when stopped for the nights. However, my sister doesn't camp. I'm sure her idea of camping is a Howard Johnson with nature wallpaper and Wifi. However I don't really like hotel bedding, it's not a gemaphobe hang-up. I just like my own blanket to remind me of being home. In a perfect world, I'd be rocking an American League MLB sleeping bag from Pottery Barn Teen with the equally awesome pillow case.

(  These could look awesome in Pool outside with a White and light blue striped inside and Purple outside and light grey and white striped inside. I know a lot of young women and girls who love baseball and would love to have something like this)

Road trips are the best time to get caught up on a good book, or re-read an old book you haven't in awhile. I'm going to stop at the library just before I go and pick up a few Brian Jacques Redwall novels. They've been a long-time favourtie of mine.

Naturally a college/ high schooler is going to automatically pack their iPhones, Laptops, iPods, Nintendo DS and things like that. I'll have my computer with me for sure and my phone.....I don't want my parents to get lost and not be able to find me and by them I mean me. I also like to find away to cram my baseball glove, a few baseballs, A frisbee and my skateboard into the mix.

What stuff do you bring on your roadtrips?

2015 Summer Essentials 4 Guys & Girls

I always see blogs that are specifically aimed at young women when it comes to topics like fashion, decore. I want to try something different. A blog post that works for both! These are my top summer essentials for guys and girls. I am not a spokesmen for any of these brands.

Guys Button- Down: Aeropostale

Button Downs - A crisp button down is a must have for guys and girls. They can easily be dressed down for late night beach party and dressed up for fancier occasions. They're a versatile piece.

Girls Aviators: Aeropostale

Sunglasses -  Your eyes are important, you might as protect them and be stylish. They can be a great little pop for any ensemble. You pick a style that works for you, something that has you turning your head and going. I look Hot. These ones are from Aeropostale.

Dark Wash Jeans: Aeropostale

Dark Wash Jeans-  Everybody knows jeans are a staple of any season. However it's summer and I'm calling dark wash jeans because of their versatility and parability. A dark pair of jeans can once more be dressed up with a sport coact or blazer and be sophisticated, and the next second be matched with your favourite band-t for those summer music festivals.

24oz Waterbottles: PbTeen

Water bottle- Staying hydrated on those trips to the beach, amusement park or whatever your young heart desires it's import. You might as well have an awesome bottle that reflects your style, that you can use time and again. I think these Pottery Barn Teen are awesome. They also offer them in Camoflauge, Houndstooth, and an unusual geometric design as well.

Library Card - I know it seems kind of silly, but summer is the perfect time to read a good book that you actually want and choose to read. Sure their are eReaders, and iPads to read form. However their is something about reading an actual book outside. You don't loose the screen in the suns gare. Looking through a library, you'll even come across books that catch your eye that you might not have thought about before.


All of these are great things, but the best thing you'll ever need for any summer is imagination and a thirst for adventure. Go out, try new things, learn a new skill, and make some new friends. Create memories that'll last far longer than physical items.

2015 Summer Bucket List.

I've decided this summer, I'm going to live. I'm going to do things, try things and create memories. I've always been a homebody, outside of the playing field. I've always been fine with summers spent mowing my parents yard, playing a few games of baseball and having a few barbecues. However I want more this year: First thing I need to do.....land a summer job.

1.  Train at The Monkey Vault a few times

2. Ride the Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland

3.  Make S'mores

4. Tie -Dye a T-shirt( I've never done this)

5. Visit a Driving Range

6. Take a Trip to The Scarborough Bluffs

7. Take a day trip to the Royal Ontario Museum

8. Homemade Gummy Bear Popsicles

9. Day Trip to the Canadian National Exhibtion 

10.  Learn to hold my handstands

I'm sure I'll do more things this summer, than what's here. I just wanted to have a few things, that I really want to do.